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Honey Semolina Cake with Whipped Cream

A light, citrusy Greek semolina cake soaked in warm honey syrup, topped with clouds of whipped cream. Ready in under 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
485
Protein
6g
Honey Semolina Cake with Whipped Cream
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup fine semolina
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¾ cup honey, divided
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, semolina, melted butter, yogurt, 0.25 cup honey, and lemon zest until combined.

  2. 2

    Pour batter into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Spread evenly and score into 9 squares with a knife.

  3. 3

    Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean, about 18–20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Warm remaining 0.5 cup honey in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 minutes until pourable.

  5. 5

    Pour warm honey over the hot cake immediately after removing from oven. Let it soak for 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Whip cold cream until stiff peaks form, about 2–3 minutes. Serve cake warm or at room temperature topped with whipped cream.

Tools you’ll need

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • knife

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